Philip R. Hastings

Hey Phil,
Still think of you often and all of the great times we had together back in the 70's! So many laughs!! I'm glad we were able to connect via FB before you left us, but I miss the conversations we would have had and would have loved to have met up with you.
Bob and I talk about you often and how much your missed. Give em hell up there!
Take Care buddy....

I was in Florida attending to my own mother's death and its aftermath when I heard of Phil's passing due to this tragic accident.

As a fellow motorcyclist, I am always saddened to hear of another cyclist who has succumbed to a two-wheeled tragedy, and this one is no different. I have, unfortunately, lost several friends this way. By no means do I believe that our desire to live our lives fully, enjoying our sport and passion, is responsible for our demise.

I recall my days with Phil, meeting in the smoker's area at PSEG for a quick cigarette break and some of the many discussions we had before I retired. It was always a means of bonding and developing a friendship as an "outcast compatriot" since so few of us still smoked.

Phil, may you rest in peace. My condolences to the surviving family members. Keep Phil close in your hearts forever.

Sue, Phil, Thomas and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was a co-worker and friend for many years and truly enjoyed every time our paths crossed. I routinely passed by his office and frequently stopped in for a brief chat where it always involved some joking back and forth. I recently retired but we had emailed a couple of times so I just heard about this horrible tragedy today. My thoughts and prayers are with you and pray your memories will help you through this difficult time.

The world was a better place with you in it Phil! I'll miss our conversations and the "Hey kiddo" you always said to me in passing at work. My prayers to your family as they deal with the earthly loss of you. Rest easy my friend and keep an eye on us okay?

The Shadwells send their deepest condolences to the entire family. He was always the nicest person during our kids days at caravel. He was as I say a good guy! I know he will be missed and I am sure you have treasured memories to help you throughout the future.

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with Susan, Phil and Thomas during this very difficult time. May you experience God's comforting presence.
Phil was a coworker and friend. He was always upbeat and kind. The type of leader we all can look up to. Whenever I remember times with Phil, I smile. Thank you Lord, for putting Phil in my life.

I am sorry for this loss. Phil was my Navy roommate back in Winter Harbor Maine in 1980, going to technical training there, when computers were still new. Phil loved it up there. He would sleep with the window open to hear the ocean waves hitting the nearby rocks, never mind it was 30 degrees outside. That and many other things showed me his love for life seemed to be never ending. He was our informal leader. A few years later, still in the Navy, we reunited in Scotland and he was quick to show me around the base with that same energy and love for people, as always, an informal leader with passion for people.

I lost touch with him years ago. The other pain I have is I drive by Bear, Delaware on I-95 all the time...had I known my old friend was so close and with a loving family I could have met...it is a regret I will always have.

Reading the various statements about him makes me understand the youthful energy never left him. God Bless Him and His Family.

Mike Clark

I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Sue, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Susan, Phil, Thomas & family, my thoughts and prayers to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.

We are so very sorry for your loss and the pain and agony you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! His spirit will live on in each of you!
Love,
Lauren, Michelle, Brett, Bev and Bob Friedberg

We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers-

Mike and Wendy Welker

To Sue, Phillip, and Thomas we extend our sorrow on your profoundly heartbreaking loss. Phil was a great guy and neighbor. Always ready with a lighthearted quip or to a extend a friendly helping hand. Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss.

We are so sorry for you loss....we just recently met him in Florida..a personality bigger than life. He is amongst the Angels!

Steve,Paul,Chuck I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I am thinking and praying for you guys. ❤

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. There are no words that can be said to take away pain. May you find comfort with your family and friends. Xoxo

Steve, Paul, Chuck and the rest of the Hastings families, I'm so sorry for your loss. Phil was a great guy and will be sorely missed. Our condolences and prayers are with you.

Susan I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father to Phillip and Thomas. Please know that you, Phillip & Thomas will be in my prayers and thoughts during this very difficult time.

This is so sad. I choose to remember how much fun you were, to work with, to watch our kids play hockey, and to just hang out with. Phil, you left a great impression on many people, and you will never know how influential you have been; on your sons, and everyone else you interacted with. I have never seen you express negative opinions about others, and will try to model that. You will live on, in your sons, and in everyone you touched.

Tom MacEwen, friend and co-worker.

You will truly be missed my friend. My son and I loved playing racquetball with you on Friday afternoons. Praying for your family during this difficult time.

So sorry for your loss. I know he was a wonderful husband, father and friend. God bless you all. Prayers for your family and all who knew and loved him.

I loving memory of Phil.
God Bless you Phil, may you rest in peace with the Lord in Heaven.

Very sorry to hear of your loss and Phil's very sudden passing. Phil always had a kind and witty sense of humor, which I enjoyed. I used to stop by his desk at work just to have witty and carefree conversations about almost anything. Phil was a very smart and interesting person. I will miss these visits and him tremendously. May God bless his wife and family with peace and love. Steve Smith (NOS)

So sorry to hear about the loss of Phil. May he rest in peace, and may his family heal through their faith and the many wonderful memories.

Phil will be missed. He was a great friend and mentor. He cared for people and enjoyed life. I have known Phil for over 20 years and enjoyed being around him.

It was my honor to have had the opportunity to know Phil. He was a valued co-worker and great person.

I have known Phil for quite a number of years from working at PSEG and you couldn't have found a nicer person and a pure gentleman. If Phil was around when we were getting ready to go through a door, he would stop us from touching it and said "Hey that's my job". He always opened the door for us women. In the same token, he opened our hearts and he will also be there with great memories and the laughter we had out on the smoke pad at work. He was always smiling and always talked about his wife and sons. Please know Susan and boys that you are in our hearts and prayers now and always.

Cindy Mahala
Records Management
PSEG

I worked with Phil for a long time. I appreciated the help he was always so eager to offer. I will miss his sense of humor but mostly I will his presence. He was a great guy to be around!
Rest in PEACE my friend.

I have worked for Phil for the past 8.5 years. He was an incredible boss... fair, fun, reasonable, and many other positive things. He loved his family and always encouraged us to take the time to be with ours. I too ride a motorcycle and we would talk about that from time to time. The world was a better place with him in it. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, and all those who called him friend.

Phil was a great friend to me back in high school and I have so many great memories of just hanging out together. So many laughs....he was my best audience! Anytime I hear Jethro Tull or Led Zeppelin, I immediately think of him.
My thoughts are with the entire Hastings family. I know with all the great memories Phil provided us throughout his life and all the people he touched, this is what will get us through this very difficult time.

Susan and boys. We are deeply sadden with Philips passing. You are all in our thoughts and we are praying for you. As neighbors, we are there if you need anything. God Bless.

John & Patty Cawley

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul, Jen and Bre Our thoughts are with all of you at this most difficult time. Hugs.

Our deepest sympathies to Phil's family, you are in our prayers. He was truly a special person and a joy to be near.
John and Thanh Boyer

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Roger Butler
(Ben Hastings grandson)

As a co-worker and friend, Phil and I shared many good conversations and laughs together in the several years that we knew each other at work. Phil never seemed to have a bad day on any day that I saw him and I always felt he made my day better. My deep condolences to his family. I have to believe everyone who knew him is poorer today for his loss.

Philip, I am sending my love and prayers to your family. Your sons are much too young to lose you and your beautiful wife will surely miss you. I am sorry you have left us but happy to know you were on your bike with the wind blowing on a great night, enjoying something you love!
You will be missed by all but know this Philip, we all love you and will always love you as a cousin, friend and as the very special person that you are still and we're here. Live on and watch over us all.

To the family sorry for your loss Phil was a very nice person.
May God continue to Bless you in your time of need.

You were the most warmest and kindest man ever. You may have been a little wild when I babysit you as a kid but you did us proud as a man! You will be missed. Love your cousin Debbie Wing